El Monte Sustainable Lodge

Beautiful Ecolodge, cabins are comfortable, food is incredible and grown right there. Fun activities all around and a beautiful place to be at

We had amazing three days at El Monte and definitely want to go back. Why? First of all the place feels a bit like in a fairytale. You can only access it via a tarabita over a small but wild river. The huts are very comfortable and spacious and you have a stunning view on the cloud forest while taking a bath. The food was the best we had during our travels through Ecuador. It is organic and most of the ingredients come directly from their garden. Speaking of the garden: we had great walks through the garden and its surroundings with very good guides who patiently showed us the amazing birds and plants. During the meals we had very inspiring conversations with the owner and it almost felt like being part of the family. We recommend this place to everyone visiting Ecuador.

A truly wonderful property! The food was incredibly tasty; sometimes simple, sometimes a modern take on a traditional dish, all beautifully presented and delicious! The lodges are uncluttered (as you'd expect from an Eco lodge), but extremely comfortable and the main 'house' (for dining, relaxing, drinking at the bar) is amazing. This is the place if you want to escape and get back to nature. Tom and Mariela are both lovely and will arrange guides and activities in Mindo if you want to leave the sanctuary of the Lodge behind. The wildlife (birds) in particular are amounts the most diverse in the World and Tom will take you on guide of the many trails around the property to help you spot hummingbirds, toucans and many more.

There is no place else like El Monte Sustainable Lodge. Once you have visited this exclusive lodge, you will want to go back and we found out most guests do. The food is amazing, organic, and fresh (grown on site). The accommodations are dreamy. The owners are delightful and a wealth of knowledge. The staff is stupendous! Mindo is loaded with activities. You could spend at least a week here.

Such a wondeful place!